Nephelaphyllum aureum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aureum
ID:
252149
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Orchids Borneo 1: 183 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251481
Common Names
- Nephelaphyllum aureum
- Aureum Nephelaphyllum
- Golden Nephelaphyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephelaphyllum aureum (also called Golden Nephelaphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nephelaphyllum aureum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has fragrant, yellow flowers and produces small, yellow-green leaves. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nephelaphyllum aureum has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nephelaphyllum aureum is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a small plant with a single, erect, fleshy, green stem that grows up to 10 cm tall. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are white or pale yellow, up to 2 cm long, and are borne on a short, terminal inflorescence. Propagation is by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs or by seed.
Where to Find Nephelaphyllum aureum
Nephelaphyllum aureum can be found in the Philippines.
Nephelaphyllum aureum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephelaphyllum aureum?
Nephelaphyllum aureum
What is the natural habitat of Nephelaphyllum aureum?
It is native to Southeast Asia.
What are the common uses of Nephelaphyllum aureum?
It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Species in the Nephelaphyllum genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-135097: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.